Kiilto is a family-owned company based in Finland with over a hundred years of history and a vision looking ahead to 2080. We develop, produce and market chemical industry solutions in the fields of construction, industrial adhesives and fireproofing, professional hygiene and consumer goods. The key principles underlying our operations are environmental leadership, closeness and commitment to the future. Our operations span 9 countries, and we employ around 800 people. In 2022, the group's net sales amounted to 260 M€. www.kiilto.com
We are looking for a
QA/QC Manager
for our Professional Hygiene and Consumer Goods business areas
About the position
In this role, you will be in charge of the administration, implementation and development of quality assurance operations in all of Kiilto’s company functions in Finland. You will supervise the quality assurance and quality control team and have overall responsibility for Kiilto’s quality control laboratory facilities. You will implement, train and continuously improve the ISO 9001, ISO13485 and MDR-compliant quality system in Kiilto, and also perform internal and supplier audits and management reviews and ensure compliance with Kiilto’s process documentation and complaint handling procedures. You also have knowledge of chemical legislation standards and other relevant guidelines in areas such as cosmetics and halal and kosher products and practices, and are able to assess their impact on Kiilto’s needs.
You will work internationally in close collaboration with Kiilto’s global QA and regulatory specialists at other locations in Nordic countries and with other key stakeholders, applying best practices. You will report to the Group Research, Development and Innovation Director. The location of this position is in Turku, but some travel will be required. Although Kiilto follows a hybrid working model, the work requires regular onsite presence.
Main responsibilities
- Implementation, training and continuous improvement of the ISO 9001 and ISO13485 management systems in all of Kiilto’s functions
- Part of Kiilto’s MDR compliance team
- Coordination of internal and external audits
- Coordination of QEHS groups and reporting to management
- Supervision of QA and QC technicians
- Overall responsibility of QC laboratory facilities
- Part of the halal and kosher compliance team
Suitable professional background
- Master’s degree or similar in life sciences or technology
- At least three years’ experience in quality assurance and control
- Working experience as team supervisor
- Fluent Finnish and English
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills
- Project management skills
- Knowhow of statistical methods is a plus, as is knowledge of production processes
At Kiilto, you will be working with a growing and international, but down-to-earth family business. Kiiltonians appreciate our long-term perspective, open and transparent company culture, the Kiiltonian team spirit and versatile opportunities to acquire new skills and grow alongside the company. We organise internal innovation programmes and encourage Kiiltonians to develop their skills through our own training programmes. We are especially proud of our award-winning activities that promote the well-being of our employees. For example, we have been awarded the 'Finland's Most Active Workplace' certificate twice.
Do you want to be part of our community? Do not hesitate to apply. The last day to apply is 18 September 2023. Please apply here and attach your salary request and CV.
For further details on the position, please contact RDI Director Oili Kallatsa, +358-50-5769243, on 31 August between 13.30 and 15.00 EET or on 7 September between 14.30 and 16.00 EET.
We operate in compliance with Kiilto’s recruitment process and treat all communications related to the posting with absolute confidentiality. We will send video interview questions to the selected applicants. We also ask that applicants reserve 5 October as a possible interview date. The selected candidate will need to pass a health check, which includes drug testing.